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Survival of the Fittest- Transfig 2 http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ps2a3207de.gif You should all be used to the 8 am Transfiguration lesson by now, today however, instead of the Immaculate classroom, the class will be held in the Irie Room. You are however not to enter the classroom until you are instructed to. Make a line and wait outside until you are let in. Sophia was really rethinking this because her bones always felt like they were on fire as of late but she had everything planned so there was no turning back. She stood at the door waiting for her class. |
Caleb had used the nifty spell that Sophie had taught him to shrink his boat, and it was currently sitting nice and safe in his school bag. Hopefully Caleb didn't take another tumble and break his bones as well as his boat...ugh. That was something he just did NOT need right now. "Hi Professor," he said with a smile. Hopefully this lesson wouldn't be TOO physical. |
Nope, not going to get use to the 8 am classes. He still had the mind of a teenager after all. Sleeping in always felt better. Maybe if it was 9 then were would be a slight difference. But not very much. Still lessons in the Irie Room were always interesting. Seems they were not allowed inside the room. Though making a line sounded pointless. Couldn't they just stand around the door and wait for Bellaire to open it for them. Seemed fair to Nigel. "Hello Professor Bellaire" Line forming time. |
YAAAAAAAAWN! Alec rubbed his eyes before dragging his feet all the way up to the Transfiguration classroom. Or the Irie Room, somewhere he hadn't been in before. ... Right? Eh. It was still six floors. Six floors was a lot for this eighteen year old and his aching bones. Maybe he needed a nap, even if he had woken up... what? An hour ago? More than that? Shrug. Maybe sitting down would help too. He slowly made his way along the corridor, adjusting his tie and only vaguely registering the fact that people were standing outside the classroom. He couldn't make out who exactly the person was so... he'd just continue making his way over. Tie adjusted, he opened his bag and glanced down at the boat sitting neatly inside. Phew. He really didn't want to head all the way downstairs to retrieve this thing. And maybe... just maybe... this would give him time to-- ... Oh. All plans of making sure he was immaculate and presentable flew out the window when he close enough to notice that one of the people standing outside the classroom was... Bellaire. ... Erm...? "Good morning, Professor," he said, shooting her a smile. Should he wait here, then? Outside the classroom? Hello Nigel, we're standing behind you. |
She looked neat, tidy, and relatively normal considering how awful she was feeling on the inside. And as much as Ella wanted to be cuddling on the sofa right now, she couldn't miss a class. End of the term and all, she needed as much practice and preparation for NEWTs as possible. Yeah. "Hello Professor," She greeted politely as she slid into line behind Alec. Had he been walking ahead of her the whole entire time? Merlin, her eyesight must be worse than she thought. |
Hobble...hobble...hobble... Old man Adi made his was for the second Transfiguration lesson, wishing all he could do right now was lay down and take a nap. But sadly, he doubted Professor Bellaire would allow them to do that. "Hello, Professor,'' Adi greeted when he reached the small group and then fell into the line behind Ella. |
Transfiguration in the Irie Room? Benjamin didn't know what that was. He hadn't been there before for a class, had even had decided to try and follow others to find where he needed to go. But as he hobbled down the corridor on the sixth floor, it wasn't really that hard to see where they would be having class today. The line outside filled with students of various ages seemingly waiting for the professor who said they should wait outside the class in a line was as clear as a bright neon green sign pointing the way. The professor herself turned out to be there when he gave the growing line a second look and got a better sight of things. His old eyes taking more time to notice everything. "Hello Professor," the second year boy greeted as he joined the line at the end behind Adi, echoing his friend's sentiments. |
Yawn Why did this class have to be so early? Lux was never able to get used to this; she was not a morning person. Heading over to where everyone was assembling, all she wanted to do was head back to her dorm and take a nap. But school was important, and the last lesson had been fun. "Hello, Professor," she said as she joined the line behind a boy she recognized as one of Adi's friends. Still wanting to take a nap, she yawned again. Was this how the old students felt all the time? If so, it really sucked. |
The lesson being in the Irie Room almost made up for the earliness of this class. The last time they had class in the Irie Room there was a beach and flying Coconuts. Sadly that was all she could remember, it being way back in her first year and all. Lex allowed herself to idly guess what the room would look like this time as she drew closer. Hopefully not another beach. She loved them, but not when she was a sack of achy bones. "G'morning Professor." Lex came to a stop with the others by the door. Of course she wouldn't try going in until told to do so. The Professor was a funny woman when it came to certain things and she wasn't willing to risk it. |
Lining up? That was sort of cruel, actually, since Mo was all exhausted and achy and he'd only just arrived. Merlin knew most of the student body was aged beyond reckoning, and this little exercise was just kinda... mean. That's what it was. Bellaire was being mean. Big shocker there. He stood as straight as he could and tried not to lean against the wall, although Mo wavered occasionally and had to put out a steadying hand on the wall beside him. "Good day to you, Professor." |
Transfiguration Lesson 2. Sander was looking forward to seeing what they...he would be learning today in Professor Bellaire's class. As he approached the Irie Room he wondered why there were people standing outside. Why weren't they entering? Frowning, Sander walked up and that's when he noticed the Professor standing at the doorway. Before he approached her, he checked himself. Attire near and tidy? Yes. Hair combed? Yes. Shoes clean? Yes. Shrunken boat in backpack? Yes. Satchel of water? It was heavy and so he knew he hadn't forgotten that. Confident he was presentable, and that he had brought what was required for class, Sander walked up to the Professoe and greeted her with a smile. "Good morning Professor." Then he walked over and joined the line. He noticed Lux already standing there. He smiled at her and mouthed a hello....and then waited with the rest of the students. |
When a lesson included a boat as things necessary for the class then it got Beverly thinking. She bet they weren't just going to sit in them and take notes from there. An activity was more likely to happen, and truth be told, she wasn't too excited about it. Moving these days took EFFORT. Arriving outside the classroom, she leaned against the corridor wall, her shrunken boat cupped in her hands. "Good day...professor..." she greeted. She needed rest. Ugh. |
Hey everyone! Sorry you're mostly all old! heh :) Professor Bellaire started scribbling down their names on her clipboard as they arrived. She needed to make sure everyone was there and she needed to make sure she had all the names just in case someone didn't make it back. At least then she would be able to tell exactly who had unfortunately....er..well you know. Ahem. "It is not a good morning but it is a morning none the less. Welcome all." Wait what? She frowned. "Everyone do a sparks test on your wands just to ensure that it is working properly. When your other classmates arrive, instruct them to do the same." She leaned against the wall slightly. Goodness, what was taking those students? |
You'd think she got used to waking up before birds but nope not really. Was it really necessary to wake up this early?! She was pretty sure whatever they were going to learn could wait until.. say TEN in the morning. It'd allow her to have a proper breakfast and take her time arranging her hair. Now it was fixed in a bum. Which was managed in the way here. Hopefully it looked ok. Nearing the class she YAWNED to get it out of her system. Let's not yawn in front of professors, but of course it was totally ok to yawn when they weren't looking. Totally. Trying to look all refreshed she greeted the woman.. "Good morning, Professor," Why weren't they going in? Everyone looked like they were half asleep. Or maybe not but that's that her half-closed eyes showed her. Was the lesson canceled or something. Here's to hoping. |
A sparks test? Indoors? Sander hoped that he didn't set the roof of the hallway on fire when he cast the spell. Taking out his wand, he concentrated on the level of intensity of the sparks emitting from his wand, and when he was ready, said "Firsitan" while jabbing his wand and thinking the color yellow, above his head. His wand started to emit little yellow sparks which thankfully flew up only a few inches before vanishing. Glad to see his wand was working, Sander ended the spell saying,"Finite." Sparks test completed. |
Question for Professor Smiling at Sander as he joined the line behind her, Lux mouthed a hello back and then turned her attention to the Professor again. The woman was adding their names to a clipboard it seemed. What was going on? Was this a trip? Lux was very curious now. Make sparks come from her wand? How was she supposed to do that? Confused, Lux looked around totally helpless. "Professor, how do I make sparks come out of my wand?" |
Bay made his way to the transfiguration class and spotted a huge line starting.. hmmm… spotting the professor he said hello "Hi Professor" seeing that he didn't want to skip anyone to be with Sander and Lux he stayed where he was.. "I wonder why we can't go in?" he thought… normally they got to go in and sit down before class started... |
Stifling a yawn, Alex made her way to Transfiguration class. Why, oh why did it have to be so early? Surprised to see a line forming, she took her place at the end. So they weren't allowed inside yet, wonder why? "Good Morning Professor", Alex said as Professor Bellaire passed by holding a clipboard. Seeing Sander, Lux and Bay ahead of her in line, she gave each of them a wave. No socializing in Transfiguration. Nope, she would not get in trouble today.....too early. |
Sophie hobbled toward the Irie Room where Transfiguration was meant to be held. Was it end of term yet? With every move she made, Sophie felt like she was going to hit the floor and just stay there forever. Or at least until somebody moved her. She finally made it to the entrance of the room and noticed a line forming outside. She joined the line, although didn't greet the professor, since Sophie was at the end of the line and pretty far back. Somebody was shooting sparks out their wand, and another student was asking how to do the same. Were they supposed to be shooting sparks? Sophie glanced upward and waited for a reply to that question. |
They were going to have to battle creatures in their boats, weren't they? Bev pinched the bridge of her nose, tilting her glasses to the side. Her body was so NOT up for this. A nice blanket, maybe some cushions inside the boat were welcomed, but instead they were being asked to produce sparks with their wands. How...do you do that? Pushing herself off the wall she watched for anyone who knew, although Lux had already asked, so she waited for an answer. No need to repeat the question. That and she didn't feel like talking. Saving energy and all. |
Sophie, Alex, Bay and newcomers. Sander noticed that other students had just joined their line. The Professor had told them to let newcomers know that they had to perform a sparks test on their wand, so he did just that. "Professor Bellaire wants us to test whether our wands are working or not. We're supposed to do the sparks test," he whispered to Alex,Sophie and Bay. He wished he could tell them how to do it but he himself wasn't sure whether he had done it right. Was there other way to do a sparks test on your wand? Sure he could have used the Periculum spell but that sent out jets of sparks and somehow he didn't think it would be appropriate indoors. He could have used the Verdimillious charm which also emitted green sparks but that was usually used to reveal hidden objects or to hurt your opponent. So that was definitely out. So many options. Sander just hoped he hadn't messed up and chosen the wrong one. His current old age symptoms made reasoning difficult. |
Line? What line. Zahra was her own line. And SHE WAS SPARK-ING!!!!!!!!! SPARK SPARK SPARK SPARK! Her wand was DEFINITELY READY FOR SOME SPARKLING. And for Mikey to show up. He came to this class, Z was SURE. "Betcha can't get bigger sparks than MEEEEEEEEEEE!" That was to everyone waiting. BIGGEST SPARK-ER, RIGHT HERE. It was entirely possible she was doing it wrong, but all she knew was that Professor So and So wanted SPARKS and Z was supplying. |
West just quietly did exactly as he was told, conjuring green sparks from his perfectly working wand in silence. ... because honestly why would his wand NOT be working? He was actually more suspicious about that implication than anything else. Had wands been tampered with? |
A sparks test with his wand? What where they going to be doing that required that. It sounded intense just to test his wand out. Nigel did of course while thinking of what awaited them in the Irie Room. Maybe old age will kill them before they actually start or whatever is in there. Pessimistic Nigel right there. Nigel tested his wand out again and saw the sparks and just waited. |
Kace heard he needed to do a sparks test with his wand? He gave his wand a quizzical look and asked the professor, "Ermm Professor how do i get the sparks out of my wand?" I mean he wouldn't do a spell because they might end in a disaster. He just stood there looking at his wand till the professor answered. |
Sophia rubbed her temples. Ok if she went ahead and told them how to do that some students wouldn't get it and she would have to teach it and this lesson really wasn't about shooting sparks so she changed it...right then and there. "Actually for those unable to do the sparks test,just use lumos. You should all be comfortable with that spell but if you can't perform it, make your way to the classroom. I'd rather not have anyone's blood on my hands. Right then...anymore questions?" |
Testing sparks? She could do that. It wasn't that hard. What got her was the fact they had to be doing it in the first place. Sparks were usually set off when they were dispersed and one got in some kind of serious trouble, putting their safety at risk. A part of her was completely stoked for this, what with it promising danger and all but the other more feeble part of her was cringing inside. It just seemed like a way of killing them off faster. Don't think about it Lex. The Gryffindor would focus on the promise of adventure. So what if this school had proven time and time again that people DO die. This year wouldn't be one of those times. It'd be fine. Her wand had sparks flying from it like they were meant to. Least she knew if something went wrong her wand was still cooperating. In all this she would pretend the Professor did NOT just mention having their blood on her heads. Not a good image, not right when half of them could be toppled over by the wind right now. |
Spark test... Um, Benny wasn't sure what the professor meant by that and it seemed many other students both already around and adding to the gathering were just as lost as he was. And given as many of them were roughly his age, the second year didn't feel bad. It obviously wasn't something taught to them. Instead he waited quietly and patiently as the question was raised to Professor Bentley on how to do it. Instead she switched spells. THAT spell he knew. "Lumos..." Ben cast simply, the tip of his wand alighting in response. So he and his wand were all set but the Gryffindor was brought up a little short by what else had been said. Wait blood on her hands?!...Just what were they doing? |
Text Cut: Sander No. No, no, NO. That wouldn't do. Bev wanted to know how to cast sparks and the professor wasn't teaching them how. Sure, there was Lumos, but she had asked for sparks and Bev WANTED sparks. Glancing around, she hobbled her way toward a familiar face. He'd cast sparks, and she wanted to learn how. "Psst, Sander." There was no need whisper having stood beside him. "Could you teach me how to cast sparks? I don't want to die." Bev gazed up at him with wide eyes. Would he help a tiny, old woman-child? Hmm, hmmm? |
What were they doing? She had no idea, but upon arriving, the captain could hear others being quietly instructed to cast sparks or a Wand-Lighting Charm. Why? Not quite sure. Er... checking wands? Had they been tampered with? Were the elderly incapable of performing adequate and up-to-par magic? Alice both conjured up red sparks and cast a near silent Lumos with her wand just to be sure. Merlin knew that if anyone had messed with her stuff, they were getting it. |
SPOILER!!: Bev Sander glanced to his right when someone approached and then he recognized who it was. It was Bev, the girl he had worked with before. "Hi Bev. Uh...what? Teach you? Here? Now? Um...the Professor said that if you didn't know how to do it, that you could use Lumos. That's a whole lot safer, I assure you," Sander tried to convince Bev that the Professor was right. Looking at the younger girl, Sander felt bad for her. He so wanted to teach her. "The incantation I used is Firsitan. Pronounced Fir-See-Tan and the wand movement is a jab preferably upwards. If you want the sparks to be green, you need to include the color as well. So the incantation is Firsitan Green. But please don't try it now. You need to first practice both incantation and wand movement and how to control the intensity of the sparks. I don't want you burning the ceiling down," Sander whispered to Bev. "Maybe if we're going outdoors later, you can try casting it then. It'll be lots safer. For now just use Lumos. You know how to cast it right?" Sander hoped Bev did or else she'd be staying behind in the classroom today. |
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If this class was what Lux thought it was, being able to send sparks from her wand was definitely better than being able to do Lumos. There was no doubt she could light her wand if needed, but if trouble should come up, what would happen then? Lux would end up as Acromantula food is what. She needed to be able to send sparks if something happened to her. Looking around at the older students, she saw that Bev had headed over to Sander and was asking him to teach it to her. Perfect. Joining the two, she caught the incantation and wand movement that was needed. Seemed simple enough. Smiling, Lux jabbed her wand and said, "Firsitan." Nothing happened. Hmmm, she must be saying it wrong. Time to try again. "Firsitan." Aha, sparks! "Look, Sander." Okay, so it had been more sparks than she wanted, but whatever. hehe. Pretty. |
A... sparks test? Alec blinked at Bellaire before glancing around at the others. Did anyone else find these instructions... weird? What were they going to be doing that could require them to shoot out sparks from their wands? Nothing dangerous that would make them shoot out sparks to show Bellaire that they were in trouble, right? Unless... there was no meaning behind them. ... Yeah. Yeah, the boy liked that idea much better. Sparks. Right. To check to see if his wand was working. He pulled out his wand and held it up. Any colour sparks? Silently, he shot out some green sparks from his wand... and then some red sparks too. There. That was all in good order, yeah? Good. Then he could head into the classroom and face whatever Bellaire had in store for them with the knowledge that his wand worked properly. Speaking of, the Hufflepuff clutched onto his wand a little tighter than normal as he glanced over at the door to the Irie Room. He had questions. He wasn't going to voice them but he had questions. |
Sander wanted to hide then and there when Lux actually performed the spell...that he hadn't taught her...but that she had overheard him whispering the instructions to Bev. He looked around hoping Professor Bellaire hadn't seen her doing it. "uh yes..that's good, Lux. Shall we head into class now?" Sander suggested, quickly heading into the classroom. |
Sparks? Sure, whatever... although Mo was a little concerned about the implication. Were they going to be put in some sort of life or death situation? Or did Bellaire think their wands were all broken? WHY WOULD THEIR WANDS BE BROKEN? Hm. Mo shot blue sparks from the end of his wand before shuffling forward into the classroom as indicated. Everything was working as expected. |
Text Cut: Sander & Lux Ooooh! Beverly watched Sander intently, from the way he said the enchantment to the wand movement. So THAT'S how you did it. Great. Glancing up at the older student, she sent him grateful grin. "Thanks, that should be better than Lumos." Just FYI. And she didn't want to die, so the extent of the sparks wasn't a problem. When Lux joined them, Beverly shot her a wave. Hi. Back to Sander, she nodded at him. "I'll use it if I really have to. Thanks." Now it was time to move into the Erie Room. She felt more prepared, but out of precaution, she followed in after the taller students. |
Adi had been waiting for Bellaire to tell them just how to cast the sparks but he was fine with Lumos. That spell he could do. "Lumos!'' A light appear at the tip of his wand. Yep, his wand was good to go. However, Adi was sort of distracted by the Professor's last statement. Blood on her hands? Er...just exactly what were they going to be doing? |
Marigold gave the Professor a quick grin as she entered the room, as she actually wasn't aching from the walk. Poor old!students. She hadn't really thought much about the whole closer to dying thing until recently, and figured that she could give them an excuse for all their whining. ... And then there was the implication that their wands wouldn't be working. What was that about? Marigold took her wand out and performed a quick Lumos. Right-o, everything working fine. Just as one would expect it to be in a normal class. Hi shouty!Zahra. |
Lily had the odd sensation of possibly being the most awake out of at least half of the other students who had lined up outside the Irie Room for Transfiguration. If anything, it was weird looking at all the old!young fellow students when she was still her normal almost seventeen-year-old self. Especially given her original suspicion that people had just been being dramatic when the symptoms had first started to appear. She had sent a smile over toward the professor, noting both that the woman had seemed older than normal as well and that she looked almost exasperated. That wasn’t a good sign, but then, neither had been the little comment about not wanting to have anyone’s blood on her hands. That had definitely made her curious about what was to come, or if it had just been a comment brought about by irritation at questions that were unnecessary. That had been why she’d stayed silent, anyway. She wasn’t about to speak and cause any more of a headache, no matter how curious she was now. She’d get her answers eventually, or just get distracted by the lesson. She’d quickly murmured the spell to conjure sparks, though, watching as a few bluish-green sparks had emitted from the tip of her wand. Hopefully that had been a good enough test. She hadn’t wanted to risk setting anything on fire with an errant spark, which was why she’d stayed quiet. That was the easiest way for her to control her casting. She’d known her wand was working properly anyhow. The inference that it may not be had only added to her curiosity. |
Wile Alex was waiting in line, Sander whispered that everyone was supposed to do the sparks test with their wands. "Thanks twin", she whispered back. From the looks of things, it seemed like a lot of her classmates weren't sure how to perform he test. Professor Bellaire announced that it was OK to try the Lumos spell instead. Then she added the part about not wanting blood on her hands. Whaaaat? What in the world were they going to do today that would call for that statement? Feeling apprehensive, Alex proceeded to carry out her sparks test. When she was able to create sparks from the tip of her wand, she felt some relief. |
Ella was confused. Of course her wand was working. Why wouldn't it be, yeah? She kept it on her at all times and unless someone had snuck in to mess with it while she slept, granted that was a lot lately, she couldn't see why it'd need to be tested. She did it anyway though. Concentrated and produced sparks from the tip of her wand, careful not to be too close to anyone else in the line just in case. See, Professor? All good here. And blood on her hands? Was this something she should worry about? Ella wasn't down for a near-death experience, just saying. Actually, strike that. Ella was probably going to die from this stupid aging thing anyway so she really shouldn't be too scared. She just needed to suck it up and head inside, no questions asked. And as soon as Bellaire gave the okay and the line moved in, she would do just that. |
So sparks...or light. Same thing in a sense, although they were used for very different purposes when it came to the wizarding world. Sophie wondered what they needed to test their wands for. What was...in there? She looked around as a few others tried the spell. Sander had given them a brief explanation of what they were meant to do, but the professor had also said a simple illuminating spell would do, too. For now, it'd be the illuminating spell. Still, Sophie nodded toward Sander then looked back to her wand. "Lumos!" she said. It lit up and therefore proved it was at least in working condition. So with that done, Sophie looked forward to see what would happen next. |
Merlin. The comely Transfiguration Professor had really let herself be overtaken by old age. The oldmanboy wasn't about to say anything on it, though. He'd simply remember this lesson for later use in life. Quing up and drawing out his wand, he did as instructed and conjured the sparks. Boredly, he tapped his wand against the wrinkly surface of his free-hand's palm and watched as the sparks gently erupted in the pattern in which he'd been tapping. |
"Lumos!" Caleb muttered, deciding to just do the easy spell instead of trying to do something more complicated. His motivation was basically zero lately. Questions? Nope. He was good. |
Bay smiled at his friend that were ever so helpful "thanks Sander" so he was supposed to have sparks shoot from his wand.. okie dokie… lets see if Bay could remember what his mother taught him… errrr… what was that spell again.. oh and then it popped into his head.. YES point his wand up so it didn't hit anyone he said "Vermillious" seeing orange sparks with reddish smoke come from the tip.. after making sure it was alright he ended the spell "Finite" seeing that it was safe to put down his wand he looked over at the rest of the group.. "hey Lux… and others" he didn't meet the other people yet but he didn't want to be rude. "Sander… are we supposed to still wait?? or like can we go in?" he asked his older mate.. leaning against the wall he started to get real tired.. he wondered if he would get into trouble for sitting on the floor? |
Schuyler waited outside Bellaire's room with the rest of the class gang people. She curled her fingers and checked to make sure that the fresh coat of lilac nail polish had not been nicked. She examined the other hand. Yes. All was fine. Sparks? Her head lifted so she could look to Bellaire. Why did she want them to test their wands? They never needed to check them before class any other time. Supposing they would find out soon enough, she shot a few sparks out from the tip of her wand - all just fine and normal - and then made her way into the classroom. |
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Then she mentioned the part about blood on their hands? Ermm....were they gonna be do something very gruesome today? Now Kace's interest was peaked. |
Oichi had heard of the spell to create sparks but had done it in quite a while. Still she was a young full fledged witch despite the aging thing. She thought for a moment to remember the incantation and wand movement to create sparks. When it popped into her head she pointed her wand above her, "Purikoolum(periculum)", and with that red sparks came from her wand and she grinned as the door opened before her. She walked into the wild green yonder of learning wondering what she would end up doing here for a Transfigurations fitness test. |
Sparks? Toby could do that. It was one of the first spells he'd mastered when working his way through the earlier textbooks. The Hufflepuff brushed a whispy lock of white hair out of his face and retrieved his wand from the pocket he now always kept it in. He quickly produced some bright blue sparks from the end of his wand and waited, ready to see what they'd be working on today. |
Now we go in Sophia stepped in front of the door and further blocked the entrance when a few students tried to enter without her permission. She had specifically instructed those who COULD NOT even produce the Lumos spell to sit out the lesson in the actual transfiguration classroom instead of staying in the line and since they all were able to at least produce light, they could stay. It really wasn't anymore complicated than that, and she was far too old and too tired to deal with complications. "Alright, I just wanted to be certain that all wands were working properly because I will not slow down or stop to help anyone who's wand isn't working because you will definitely be relying on wand usage to get through this class. Everything from this point on will be graded, from your attire down to how you walk while you are in the room. While this is an individually graded 'obstacle course'.." and she put that in quotes.." you are allowed to partner up from time to time and get help..on occasions where you really can't do it yourself, though I will deduct points for this. You will be using your common sense as well as any general knowledge about spell you may remember. The trick is only transfiguration spells are allowed." She stepped aside and opened the door. "You may all enter now, and the first person to recap the lesson from last class get's five points." |
Sander cautiously entered the classroom when Professor Bellaire told them to do so. Then the question was asked and Sander cautiously reviewed his notes before raising his hand. "Professor in our last lesson we learnt two transfiguration spells that we could possibly use help us survive in the wilderness. The first spell was to make a rope from a piece of vine. The incantation for that is Vinea Funiculus and the wand movement is a simple point and tap of your wand." "The second spell involved changing a small piece of wood into a small boat. The incantation for that spell is Lignum Navicula and the wand movement is a simple point and tap of your wand." "You told us that in the second part of that lesson...which I believe is this lesson...that you would be teaching us how to make the wood bigger and make bigger boats and longer vines ." Had he missed out anything? Sander hoped not. |
Adi followed Sander into the room, feeling somewhat nervous. This lesson sounded as if it were going to be really complicated. Trying to draw some confidence from somewhere, he listened to Sander recap the previous lesson. Five points to the giant dude! And to Puffer House. Hehe. So what was next? Where they going to get started now? |
Adi followed Sander into the room, feeling somewhat nervous. This lesson sounded as if it were going to be really complicated. Trying to draw some confidence from somewhere, he listened to Sander recap the previous lesson. Five points to the giant dude! And to Puffer House. Hehe. So what was next? Where they going to get started now? |
Oh gosh. They were graded on EVERYTHING? Marigold tried not to show her nervousness. Was her hair alright? Was she smiling enough? Too much? Walking inside not too fast but not too slow, she heard Sander recap last lesson. Good job, but what if the Professor thought she was slacking off? Eeeeesh. |
Lux sent a smile to Bev and then noticed that Bay had arrived. "Hey!" she told him happily even though she was still nervous that she was going to die today. And rightly so it seemed. O_O Lux was in big big biiiiig trouble, because she didn't really KNOW much Transfiguration. Did this mean she couldn't participate? Was she going to fail? The thought scared her. No, she HAD to participate no matter what. Surely nothing in there would kill her, and Lux couldn't fail. She had to at least try. Nervously, she entered the room. |
It was time to go inside now and they would be graded on everything. Well Alex knew that she was tidy, as always, but especially so for Professor Bellaire's class. As she entered the room she tried to walk with a confidence that she did not really feel. She didn't want to lose points before they even got started. Waiting for the unexpected was a bit nerve wracking, but the Professor wouldn't have them do anything too dangerous......would she? Believing |
Go inside and get graded on .... EVERYTHING? What did that mean? Was she nice and tidy? Well as tidy as a Caelen can be. That was pretty tidy. Some traits got rubbed off on her from her mom at least. Okay, how was her braid looking? Did she have something in her teeth? Was she smiling too little, or maybe too much? Soft grin, darnnit! Tuck in your shirt! Okay, and the pants weren't going to fall down, or fall off or just... fall. Shoulders back and chest -or lack of such- up. Stomach in. Perfect. The kid was good. Physically, at least. Everything was fine. Caelen tried to look confident as she checked for any loose braid hairs and listened to the person tell about the last lesson. This lesson seemed like it would be hard. Which was fine, the redhead liked a challenge, but the young Ravenclaw didn't want to DIE today! Okay, maybe she was just a little dramatic, or maybe pre-cautious. This lesson might be doable. Nothing to it. Transfiguration wasn't one of her best, but she could try. That was all the kid could do. But still, graded on EVERYTHING? How was that even going to happen! Was there some magic way of watching literally everyone in the classroom at all times? Or were there lapses? Not that she was going to do anything during these lapses, but this was important to know. Listen up for the next instructions. That was all that needed to be done. Listen up. Be ready to act. And act quickly and smartly. Think on your feet. These instructions sounded like one of the self help manuals her aunt bought by the dozen. Whatever. As long as they worked. The firstie stood with confidence and smiled a soft grin feeling her face get hot and her insides shake. Her mom was a stickler about grades. That was no shock. And Caelen was always able to live up to this. She was smart -or at least people told her this- and the blue-eyed girl was a quick thinker. She was taught from a young age to value intelligence and such above most others. Which led to an interesting question. Where you born like your house, or was it about the values that your parents taught you. Okay, the redhead needed to focus now. Graded on everything. And the blue eyed girl needed a good grade. Keeping her hands firmly by her sides so she wouldn't start playing with her braid and look like a scared kid. Maybe she was biting the inside of the lip. Maybe. And by maybe, she meant YES. |
The fact that they were only allowed to use Transfiguration spells obviously made sense, but it didn't make Tobias feel good. Transfiguration was a subject he really struggled with, though he was starting to slowly improve. On top of that, his memory was really quite poor these days, and he couldn't remember a single thing. Luckily though, Sander recapped the lesson just then, and Tobias listened closely as he made to follow the others into the room. Ah yes, those spells definitely rang a bell. Toby could vividly remember practicing them at the lake with Cutty. Feeling more confident, Tobias finally stepped inside. |
... Oh. So... there wasn't an actual reason behind testing out their wands? It was just... a precaution? Just to make sure? Alec glanced down at the wand clutched in his hand and smiled a little. That made him feel a little better, actually. Yeah. Because she wasn't suggesting that there should be something wrong with their wands, right? Right. ... What didn't make him feel better was the idea of being graded on... his attire? Alec glanced back up at Bellaire, a look of mild confusion on his face. Why attire? And did this include his hair? The boy absent-mindedly ran a hand through it, hoping against hope that it was good enough for Bellaire. His tie was straightened out too. Just in case, you know. The idea of being graded on how well they did during this obstacle course didn't make him feel any better either. Maybe it had a lot to do with the idea that obstacle courses required a certain level of... bravery? Was that right? And only transfiguration spells were allowed. Taking a deep breath, the pale-faced Head Boy entered the classroom. ... Hello nerves. |
So...that little introduction by Bellaire wasn't exactly reassuring but Ella had expected something like this, honestly. Bellaire was one to push her students and the eighteen year old appreciated it. She needed all the Transfiguration practice she could get at the moment. And since her wand was working just fine, she could take some comfort in that too. Biting her lip and holding her wand at the ready, the Head Girl followed along into the classroom, trying to be ready for whatever came first. Her mind was a jumble of possible spells and Sander's summary of the previous lesson helped clear it a little. Only a little though. Bring on the obstacles. |
Bay followed the rest of the students into the class.. *gulp* this sounded like it was going to make him very nervous… looking around he saw the looks on everyones faces.. he looked down at his attire… he had on his black pants and his long sleeved shirt… he was also equipped with satchel with water and clutched under his arms was his boat from last class… okay i can do this..right…. thinking to himself.. but he put on a brave face.. it was starting to scare him… he wondered what this obstacle course would hold for them… another big gulp….. |
Still feeling very nervous, Lux looked around her and took deep breaths. It seemed that most people were as nervous as her. Spotting Bay, she gave him a weak smile and a thumbs up. Hopefully they would both do well on this. Deciding to do something productive, Lux made sure that her black pants and long sleeved shirt were looking immaculate. Her water and boat were in her satchel, and opening it she made sure that those were intact. She was good to go. |
As Sander waited for the other students to enter the classroom, he checked to make sure his shoes were clean. That his long sleeved shirt was buttoned up and neatly tucked into his black pants. He tapped down his hair making sure none was sticking up. He even checked his breath. Had he missed anything out? His satchel of water he had slung over his shoulder and his boat?...where was his boat? ..oh yes inside his backpack. Sander quickly opened his backpack to make sure it was indeed in there. Yes. There it was. Now hopefully all he had to worry about was the challenge ahead. |
Kace was glad that his wand was working. It did make sense because they were going through obstacles now and he needed his wand to work properly. He heard the professor ask if anyone could recap the last lesson and the fellow seventh year, Sander recapped it. Kace remembered and brought his own boat with him that he made last lesson. He was kind of nervous for the obstacles but he knew he could handle them dead on. He was no wimp. He could take them on. |
Bart had been there being quiet and watching everyone talk about testing their wands. He did a quick lumos just to make sure his own was working. It seemed to be doing fine so he was ready, until the professor spoke again. They would be tested and there was a course they would have to do. He looked down at his legs. The old had taken it's tool on him and that last bludger to the knee really screwed it up how was he to do this an get graded well. He sighed and got ready for defeat as he watched the others head into the room. He started to think maybe he'd just walk back to his common room and forget the class altogether, but he wasn't a quitter and he wasn't going to back down that easy. He waited as others moved into the classroom before he limped his way in as well. |
Uhh...they were going to be graded on everything? ... Including how they walked in the door? Erm...why? Sophie was curious as to how her end-of-term marks could be graded on her entrance into the classroom, but whatever. At least it was something easy. ...or so she thought. What if this was a trick? What if the professor was looking for something unique and out of the box? Sophie didn't really know of any unique and out of the box ways to enter a classroom. So instead, she checked her uniform from top to bottom. It was all neat and everything that was supposed to be tucked in was. She even made sure her hair was tidy and in place. Everything checked out just fine, so she stepped forward and entered the room. |
The Professor was offering points for the first person who could tell her what happened? SURE ask the aging children that couldn't remember a thing. Made perfect sense. Lex wouldn't even attempt some form of memory recollection here. It wasn't worth it and she'd only get herself a headache. Not good. Of course it didn't surprize her that Sander could remember. He wasn't normal, he didn't count. Even with all the aging he was still top of his game. Good on him, she didn't care, it was only five. What really interested her was going inside. The Professor made them practise sparks, there had to be an adventure now, yeah? If her bones would cooperate she would have been bouncing in anticipation. If this gave her a heart attack, she'd be royally annoyed that she never got to the epic stuff first. Oh whoop, inside time now! Lex took a few large steps and stopped, eyes widening at the scene before her. Jungle. Jungle. COOOL!! Hopefully her bones would hold out. |
She was going to grade EVERYTHING? Was that even possible? Did Bellaire have a hundred eyes that would keep track of everything and everyone? Would Bev get caught if she used a student as a human shield? Those were all important questions, but noting how snappy the professor was the third year decided to keep it to herself. She'd figure it out once they were inside the room. Being a Slytherin she had the upper hand. Self-preservation being a skill she honed. That plus the brains, the cunning, all the great things a Slytherin was. Bev felt a bit more confident. Checking her hair was still in a fit braid, shoes laced up, shirt tucked in and her bottoms were in no danger of falling down, Bev followed the taller student population, wand in her grasp. They made good shields. |
Ascanius wasn't at all bothered by the fact that he was going to be graded on everything, especially down to his appearance. The sixth year was always dressed to the nines 'cause he was good looking AND because he cared about that kind of thing, yeah? Everything about him was in tip-top shape when he strode into the room with a relaxed level of confidence that only came about when a person knew they looked great and clean cut. And as to everything else, the use of only Transfiguration spells, he wasn't bothered either. Y'know, this was a transfiguration class. He was almost kind of expecting they'd only use that type of stuff. But maybe he was being unrealistic. He just didn't think he was. Jeez, could they properly start now or was that too much to ask? |
So everything was going to be graded. That sounded pretty ominous. Plus the fact that they just had to test their wand to see if they work. The sixth year Prefect was a little confused about they could partner up. But will have points deducted because if that. So they basically were being made to do this alone and with trasfig spells. Which made sense this was Transfiguration after all. Ravenclaw brain power being used to figure that out.Nigel just followed the line inside. Time for the mystery for what is in the Irie Room to be solved. |
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Sigh. This lesson was going to be a challenge. She did a quick head count of the students once again and looked into the jungle. Something had definitely just rustled the leaves. Anyways, she looked back to her class while discretely rubbing the small of her back. It was aching. "Okay everyone, there will be three main tasks that you must complete in order to pass this class. They are; Out running an acromantula to the ravine..." she pointed to it, way over yonder.."and don't worry it's just a magical illusion..powerful magic which we will not get into today, but even so, DO NOT ALLOW IT TO CATCH YOU OR YOU FAIL. After beating the spider to the ravine you will cast the spell taught at the hanging vines, which are weak in their original form, to a rope and swing across said ravine where you will come upon a swamp..it is deep and smells foul, you do not want to fall into it...this is where you boats come in. You must make your way across and head back to the beach and that will complete your task. Like I said earlier, all is fair once the spell is a transfiguration spell, pure charms are NOT allowed. If you have no questions, get started, if you do speak now and make it quick..." ooc: I will be giving you and you creativity free reign here. I need a minimum of 6 posts from everyone who wishes to get a good grade. The posts need to be creative and engaging. As such, I am not looking forward to one liners because I will grade them as one liners. All this being said, all SS rules apply and must be adhered to. Free reign of creativity does not mean being crazy and unrealistic. If you have any ooc questions, feel free to drop me a pm. |
Post #1 Uhhh... *GULP* One minute, Sophie was just standing there making sure her uniform looked alright. Then the next second, they were told there spiders and water and...MERLIN! Sophie's eyes grew wide as she took in the sight of the spider. So they were supposed to outrun this thing, right? Acromantulas were BIG, and they could cover a lot of ground in just a short time. Sophie stumbled over her feet then fumbled for her wand. Uhh...she needed a spell. A transfiguration spell, of course. Umm... With a flick of her wand, she casted a Silver Shield Spell. A second later, she was protected by a silver shield. How long would it last, though? |
Post #1 Bay looked all the way around him.. ughh what was he going to do.. looking around he spotted a lot of rocks around him… "ohh this can be useful" he did not want to get eaten by a very huge spider… it wasn't on his agenda today.. placing his boat in his satchel he took out his wand a moved it Straight down then Diagonal up-left and finally Straight right to use the Rock to Dog Transfiguration spell. seeing the blue light coming from his wand he watched as the first rock became a dog. "okay now this would be better if there were more dogs.." he said to himself.. "this would distract a spider right…" he wondered.. "more targets to go after than just me" fingers crossed he did this spell eleven more times.. 12 was the lucky number for him and he hoped that it worked and he didn't become the things lunch… |
Post 1 Spiders? Spiders?...anything but spiders...or wait he wasn't afraid of spiders. But Acromantulas? Now that was another matter. Not only were they a humongous version of a spider, their fangs were nasty. So how did he end up all of a sudden being chased by one?? Sander immediately took out his wand, trying to think of a spell to keep the Acromantula at bay. With a wave of his wand, he called out incantation to the Arrow Shooting Spell, "Inflecto Telum" and immediately arrows came shooting out of his wand and towards the Actromantula. He knew that the arrows wouldn't kill the Giant Spider but he hoped to distract it long enough for him to get to the ravine. Ravine?? Where are you? Sander continued to shoot arrows at Giant Beast every so often as he continued to run to keep his distance from it. |
Post #2 Hearing the "fake" dogs all starting to bark he hoped he the spider would like those more than him… "okay now is the time to run for it" thinking.. but which way was the ravine… UGHHHHHHHHH…… making a quick decision he ran for it.. hearing the dogs fade into the background he kept looking back to see if anything huge was going to follow.. now should he keep running straight or should he turn… he didn't know so his best bet was to just keep going until he found something… looking down at himself while he was running his clothes were already starting to get dirty…. "i hate dirt" he thought randomly as he laughed quietly he didn't want to attract any thing to his noises… maybe it was best for him to slow down a little bit and bring his breathing down and make his foot steps softer to make even less noise.. *yup good idea….* he the more he did to be careful the best it was for him not to be somethings dinner. |
Post 1 O_O LUX WAS GOING TO DIE. Not literally of course, but she might as well because there was no way that she was ever going to pass this obstacle course. Failure was something that Lux just did not go together well with. She did not DO failure. Okaaaaaay, she needed to stay calm and try to remember anything she knew about Transfiguration spells. The Acromantula was the immediate threat, since even though it obviously wouldn't eat her, it could spell immediate failure. They were huge creatures and really fast, so Lux wondered if she could outrun it. Probably not, since she could not recall knowing any Transfiguration spells that DID that kind of thing. If she could stick it's legs to something... ... But of course! Taking a deep breath as she spotted the huuuuuge spider, Lux held her wand steady and performed the Epoximise spell so that the Acromantula bonded together with the floor. AHA! Take that, giant spider! |
Post 1 Ella felt hopeless. Yup. ALL HOPE LOST. She had to outrun an acromantula. AN ACROMANUTLA! How in Merlin's beard was she meant to do that when her body felt like this? And yeah, okay, the thing was a magical illusion but still. She was more scared of failing this little test Bellaire had set up. The Head Girl absolutely hated to fail. She couldn't fail. No, strike that, she wouldn't fail. She just...she needed to rely on her brain. Her old brain. Her very old but still capable brain. YES! Botros was older and he was one of the smartest people Ella knew so yeah, this was doable. It was. Taking a shaky breath, the blonde held her wand firmly and tried to ignore the rustling in the bushes as she started navigating through the room. Her eyes were downcast and searching for something as she ran and the eighteen year old just prayed that she'd find one. She also prayed that she wouldn't succumb to the pain she was feeling in her knees as she ran. She couldn't do that. Nope. And she really needed a rock. A larger one would be better but any would do as the noise she'd heard in the leaves earlier seemed to be getting louder...and closer. Come on, there had to be rocks in here somewhere! She was moving a bit quicker now but still trying to be light on her feet when she felt her toe hit something, sending her off-balance. She nearly let out a squeak but slapped her wandless hand over her mouth in time to prevent that. Good thing too as she could still hear movement behind her. Was that clicking getting louder too? MEEP! It totally was. Oh no, okay, she needed to focus. Glancing down quickly, Ella found that she'd run into exactly what she'd been looking for. A rock! A ROCK! It wasn't big at all but she wasn't exactly in a setting that allowed her to be choosy so she wasted no time pointing her wand at it. She needed to concentrate and get this done. She didn't have much time. She'd had the chance to use this spell in Transfiguration before. During their circus lesson, yeah? She'd been one of the lucky ones able to get a rock to make her own little dragon and she was going to do that again right now. ...Hopefully. And she'd use that dragon to distract the Acromantula long enough for her to make it to the ravine. This had to work. It had to. With a slashing movement at the target, Ella said clearly and with conviction, "Draconifors!" |
Post 2 ...even though the ravine was looming nearer, so was the Acromantula. Initially the arrows he was shooting out of his wand had distracted it but it was now ignoring them and picking up speed. Come on Sander think...think...you don't want to be Spider food. If only he had been injected with Spidey juice, he would spin a web and capture the Acromantula. Wait a minute...capture it? Why didn't he think of that. Hoping that he wasn't making a grave mistake, Sander looked around until he found a large rock. Reaching up with his hands, he found a grip and began climbing it. Once he got to the top of the rock, he waved his hands calling out to the Acromantula. "Hey I'm over here. Come and get me," Sander teased it. GULP!! This thing was huge...and even huger as it got closer. Even though instincts told him that he needed to run, Sander forced himself to stay where he was. He could practically feel the Spider breathing down his neck....and it was as it began climbing the large rock Sander was standing on. Just as it was about to pounce on him, Sander turned and jumped off while at the same time pointing his wand at the rock and saying,"Incarcifors" immediately transforming the rock into a cage, capturing the Acromantula inside it. Sander did a tuck and roll as he landed on the ground. Oh Merlin!...remind me never to do that again. Sander thought to himself. His heart was pounding fast. His legs were killing him. He had forgotten his body was no longer an eighteen year old boy but rather a very senior one. Heck if the Acromantula didn't get him, old age would. How long was the cage going to hold the Giant Spider? Sander didn't wait to find out. He hobbled quickly across the ground, the ravine now in sight. |
Post 1 What? She didn't have a fear of spiders or Acromantulas- hell, Alice didn't have a fear of anything tangible- but... that was quite a task. Her Transfiguration professor was a creative one, and she had to give her that much, even if the seventh year wasn't too fond of Bellaire. Trying to get her brain into the mode of thinking in only transformation and untransfiguration and... and...... ... hm. Weren't there more types of spells she could use? There had to be at least a couple more branches, but her old lady brain was drawing blanks. Of course, that meant she'd just dive into the activity without any previous thought like a true Gryffindor. Surely, she didn't even need to use a spell. Maybe she could just outrun the thing. But with her stiff joints, it was impossible, and Alice soon realized she'd have to actually think. Merlin's beard, this was an awful final. |
Post 1 So that's what they had to do? Those tasks weren't all that bad, actually. Except for the Acromantula...even if it were just an illusion. Adi took a deep breath. Transfiguration spell...hmmm. He decided he would go for a distraction. He needed to distract the great, dirty spider. Adi made his way towards the ravine, keeping his eyes on the Acromantula while occasionally looking for something- an object- he could transfigure. As he came closer to the ravine, he noticed some old, dead looking branches. Excellent! That would work. "Avifors!'' The wand was pointed at a particularly large branch and electric blue light shot out of it but nothing happened. Ugh! "Avifors!'' Pause. "Avifors!'' Still nothing. "AVIFORS!''And this time, almost instantly the branch was transformed into a flock of bats. Awesome! |
Post #1 Did Bellaire just say... they had to run against an Acromantula? There was going to be running involved?! And an Acromantula?! His complexion paled considerably as he turned to look over at the gigantic creature. He wasn't scared of Acromantulas -- his boggart wasn't even a creature -- but the sight of the large, hairy beast was enough to make the nerves settle in in the pit of his stomach. Add in the idea of running in his current condition and the fact that this will be graded and... he was terrified. Well and truly terrified. There was no way Alec Blake Summers was going to fail this. Deep breaths... deep breaths... What this required was logic and a good knowledge of Transfiguration spells. ... And maybe a bit of courage but... he was going to try not to think about that. No. The boy reached up and ruffled his hair, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. Everything he needed was here. Surely, Bellaire wouldn't give them something they couldn't do, right? Rocks... boulders... various trees and plants. Getting no inspiration by standing there, Alec started walking towards the direction of the ravine. As if it had been watching him, the Acromantula stretched out its legs and followed him, clicking its pincers as it went. BLINK. He quickened his pace, almost jogging now, and the creature did the same, the clicking of the pincers getting louder and louder as it came closer and closer. Was it going to follow him and then beat him? A small frown formed on his face. What could he do to-- ... Oh. There was that. As if the Acromantula could sense his brain figuring things out, the boy heard the clicking of pincers and the rustling of leaves as it made its way towards him. He was a tall, pale faced and skinny boy of eighteen and yet, he had to beat this creature which... .... hold on. What was it that Bellaire had said? Something... about an illusion. Was that right? If it wasn't, he was going to pretend it was. It made the idea of doing what he was going to do a lot easier. CLICK CLICK CLICK! There was nothing for it. "Incarcerous!" |
Post 3 Clambering over rocks, stumbling and almost falling over smaller ones, Sander was breathing hard by the time he reached the edge of the ravine. He slowly leaned forward and looked down the ravine. It was a definitely a loooooonnnggg way to fall. No...nope. That wasn't going to happen to him, Sander was determined to get through this test alive and in one piece. Sander turned his head to check on the Acromantula and was dismayed to see that the cage capturing the Acromantula was no longer there. The transfiguration spell had worn off. The Acromantula was loose, had sighted him and was now making its way towards him. Sander suspected that if it wasn't mad at him earlier, it definitely was now. Sander didn't have time to waste. He looked up at the hanging vines above him. Taking out his wand, he pointed it at a long vine and concentrating hard on what he wanted to transform the vine into, Sander said the incantation, "Vinea Funiculus," while tapping the vine with his wand. The moment the vine transformed into a rope, Sander grabbed hold of it. Taking a few steps back, Sander swumg himself across the ravine. Whee....only the rope came up short!! ....so there he was swinging back and forth...back and forth....like the pendulum of a clock....and if this wasn't a perilous situation, he would have loved to continue swinging back and forth like Tarzan, the legendary Lord of The Apes. ....and so the moment the rope swung back to his previous launching position, Sander released his hold on the rope and landed back on the ravine's edge. Massaging his aching arms, Sander looked above him again and searched for a longer vine. ....and all this time, the Acromantula was getting closer!! |
Post 2 It was coming. It was coming FOR her. Merlin, she was gonna be spider foo- She shook her head. Distractions were unwelcome; Alice couldn't focus on the task at hand, and as the huge Acromantula advanced towards her, it was clear that magic would have to be used. But she was distracted.... distracted.... distractions! All she had to do was get the predator into her frenetic state of mind, and there was her advantage. But how exactly was she meant to distract a giant spider? Hmm. Well. It wanted her as a snack, did it not? Maybe she could provide it with another animal in her place. She couldn't summon a chicken or something, as that was a charm but conjuring something was an option. Just as the thought came to her, she felt her toe stumble over something and send her leg into an immense bout of pain. There wasn't much to think of it, though. At least until she realized what it was, there wasn't. A rock. A rock. That was... exactly what she needed. Perfect for any sort of transformation spell, and one stood out among the others. "Piscifors!"With a flash of blue light coming from her pointed wand, the stone suddenly wasn't a stone anymore. And like a literal fish out of water, the new scaly thing began thrashing about right under the fat Acromantula's nose, sufficiently distracting it. Here was her chance! Alice turned and bolted as fast as she could with her elderly knees. Ravine... it was so close.... |
Post 2 The Acromantula was not far off and as Adi watched, the bats (well not all of them but certainly most) flew off in its direction. He watched intently, waiting for his chance to break into a run towards the edge of the ravine. He intently hoped that his old bones would not give out on him. Ugh! He'd hate it so much if something that wasn't his fault made him fail this. Looky! The bats were zooming around the Giant Spider! And it was distracted by them too! Yipee! This was his cue. Adi broke into a run/ hobble. Yeah, it was a weird combination of both. Anyway, he did this as briskly as he could, covering ground all the while the arachnid was trying to be rid of the bats. The Puffer could see he was slowly but surely approaching the ravine's edge. Almost there...just a few dozen more steps... Breathing heavily, Adi finally arrived at the edge of the ravine. Swinging over was next, right? |
Post 3 Not close enough, apparently. She'd only gotten a few steps away before she heard unappetizing noises behind her. Turning, Alice was rewarded with the glorious sight of the Acromantula feasting on the fish. It had soon devoured the whole thing.... and was coming for her. Again. Merlin, could she ever catch a break? The seventh year began racking her brain again. This time, she needed a better distraction, something that was sure to keep the huge spider at bay. She could think of many creatures that would do the job, but this spider was smart. More than one distraction, though? That'd confuse it beyond measure. Locating another pile of stones, she began tossing spells about like there was no tomorrow. "Piscifors!" With a point of her wand and another flash of blue light, the spider's attention had been caught. But Alice was still set on performing more than one spell, so she chose another one from the list of transfiguration spells she knew to seal her escape. "Serpensortia!" She raised her wand and stuck around long enough to see the flash of white light. Then Alice turned and bolted again, and it seemed to have worked. Thank you, snake. |
Post 2 Gosh, this spider was HUUUUUGE. Even though some of its legs were stuck to the floor, they weren't all, and the creature was trying to get free so that it could go after her. Fingers crossed that WOULDN'T happen. Carefully Lux started to make her way around the Acromantula, feeling as if she might faint as it tried to go after her. Despite the fact that the spell was working, it was still scary. The worst part was its pincers that were snapping at her. AHHHHHHHHH!! Wanting to take an extra precaution, Lux sent the Piscifors spell towards it. Now the spider was a fish, and she made her merry way along the obstacle course so she could get on to the next challenge. |
Post #1 From what she was gathering...this might be her final class at Hogwarts. Yup. It was real legit. They were in a jungle with lots of trees and vines and ditches and swampy stuff, strike one. They would be trying to outrun an acromantula while in their aged state, strike two. If the thing caught them they would fail which brought out the true Gryffindor in her, DEFINITE STRIKE THREE! You did not give a Gryffindor reason to be a Gryffindor. That was a NO. As if she didn't have enough reason already!! Under normal circumstances, she'd be a bit disappointed to note the creatures weren't real but considering she was likely to be caught by this thing if she didn't break a bone first, Lex was thinking that just maybe this might not have been such a bad thing afterall. Okay. Survival. Not winning but survival. For a while she followed the others until she heard the rustling of leaves and saw people scattering. Oh sure leave the old bones to fend for herself. Lex hid behind the nearest tree BECAUSE THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD IDEA to think this through. There was something she didn't do everyday. There was no way she'd outrun this thing. No. There needed to be another way. |
Post 1 O_____O Professor Bellaire had to be joking. She expected her old, creaky students to outrun an acromantula and swing from a vine? Alex could barely roll out of bed without breaking a hip. They were being punked, right? Seeing that many of her classmates had already started on the obstacle course, she knew that this was not the case. This could not possibly end well.......but Alex was not a quitter. Oh man, what to do. Think Alex. Suddenly, she had an idea. Starting on the course, Alex was trying to devise a plan that would keep her alive to see another day. She walked slowly at first, keeping her eyes peeled for the acromantula. Why did it have to be that? Not just a creepy crawly thing, but a BIG creepy crawly thing. Hearing a rustling noise nearby, Alex picked up her pace and then she saw it. It was the biggest, nastiest acromantula you could ever imagine. Alex started to run in the direction of the ravine, waiting until the proper moment to cast her spell. She hoped she didn't have a heart attack before she had a chance to carry it out. |
Post 4 If Sander had plenty of time to spare, he would have leisurely taken his time, selecting the most suitable vine. But he didn't. So he quickly visually gauged the length of each vine against the distance across the ravine and when he found one he reached up and grabbed hold of it. Pointing his wand at the vine, Sander concentrated again on the intent of the spell. When he was ready, he tapped the vine with his wand and cast the Vine to Rope spell, saying the words to the spell, "Vinea Funiculus." A beam of light streamed out of his wand and enveloped the vine and when it disappeared, Sander was now holding a rope in his hand. He pulled on it a couple of times to make sure it was sturdy and that it wouldn't fall loosely to the ground. But the rope held. Sander glanced around to ascertain the whereabouts of the Acromantula and was surprised to see how much ground the creature had made in just a few minutes. He had run out of time! He had to get across the ravine....NOW!! Holding onto the rope, Sander took a few steps back and then with a running start, he launched himself off the edge of the ravine and used his body's momentum to swing himself across to the other side. Did he have enough rope? Would he get across safely? |
Post #3 Bay out of sheer luck made it to the ravine.. the thing should have stopped chasing him right… right.. ughhh.. he was still so scared.. he also wondered about those dogs.. if the huge giant spider ate one did he just eat a rock… Bay shuddered just thinking about it.. how was he supposed to get out of this ravine again… oh right the spell they used in class…but wait what was the spell again.. Bay started to sweat and panic he did not want to be eaten.. it seemed to be the theme of the class today Fear!!… thinking in his head he was trying to figure out what the spell was.. "Vine Funicul?? not that didn't sound right.. Vin.. Finful?? ughh why can't i get this.." thats when it popped into his had and he was smiling from ear to ear.. for the first time in this lesson he smiled.. okay so the spell was "Vinea Funiculus" he knew it sounded right and he was counting his lucky stars that he practiced this in his dorm on his free time. Taking out his wand he pointed it to a vine as he said "Vinea Funiculus" he had his other hand which his fingers were crossed as he pulled on the vine.. it was a lot stronger now and he could tell that it had changed.. PHEW he wiped his brow to make sure sweat didn't get into his eyes.. now was his time to swing his way to the other side.. Grabbing a hold of the vine he had currently in his hand he put his wand away and made sure everything was secure.. both hands now on the rope he closed his eyes and jumped.. "AHHHHHHHHH" he said while feeling the sensation of swinging in the air.. he only opened one eye to see the next vine.. "ughh how am i supposed to change this vine into a rope if my hands are full" he was just swinging back and forth on the same rope… that when it hit him.. he needed to let go one hand to grab his wand to continuously change vines into ropes. Coming back to another vine he swung near he gulped and let his hand free.. happy that he didn't fall off.. he quickly grabbed his wand and with all his strength he said "Vinea Funiculus" again seeing it change he put his wand away and waited to swing back to it… "okay Bay we got this" he thought while trying to hold on.. and thats when he Jumped… holding on for dear life on the second rope he caught his breath before he tried to do it again.. and it looks like he a few more times to do this. |
Post 3 As she made her way across, Lux started whistling. The Acromantula was no longer a threat. Now what did the Professor say was the next obstacle? ... She did not see the ravine at first. It was only when she was right smack in front of it, that it caught her attention. Terror filled her. Absolute terror. Eyes widening, she looked across, seeing the vines that were hanging down. Swing across. She was supposed to swing across... SHE WAS GOING TO DIE!! Feeling light headed, Lux passed out. |
Post #1 ACROMANTULA?! :3 Beverly almost SMILED at the idea of meeting an Acromantula. Sure they were deadly and all, but...its properties were endless. Beverly arched her neck to try and get a look of an Acromantuala. It wasn't real, better for her since she wouldn't want an excruciating death if it got her. That would mean failed lesson, so that wasn't happening either. After instructions were given, Beverly raised her wand, prepared for anything else that could have slipped the professor's mind. On guard, she made her way through the jungle and toward the ravine. Her footing was careful, making sure not to step on or snap twigs as to not attract attention to her. House points were worth more than fake Acromantulas. A few yards from the ravine, Beverly's neck prickled in alert. She was being watched. It had to be the Acromantula. Instead of feeling fear, it was more of a thrill. The overly protected Wayne was now on her 'own' racing an Acromantula. MERLIN THAT WAS SO COOL. A twig snapped to her right. Time to run...or hobble. Hobbling didn't work. Her muscles were quickly giving out, but if she stopped she'd get caught. Suddenly, a big hairy thing leaped above her head, landing swiftly in front of her. "Finally, we meet," Beverly said, gasping for air (and maybe adding on the dramatics). She would need to get close enough to the creature to perform the transfiguration spell she had in mind. How to approach it, though? |
Post 5 As he swung over to the other side of the ravine's edge Ready....ready....let go!...Sander released his hold on the rope and allowed his body's momentum to swing him over the edge and over onto solid ground. The moment his feet touched the ground, Sander tucked in his body and rolled onto the ground to cushion the impact. He then lay on the ground for a couple of seconds to catch his breath before slowly getting to his feet. Merlin!! Sander winced. His ankles hurt...so did his thighs....and don't even mention his arms. His burning muscles were calling out to him. No more...no more....But Sander knew that there was more to come. He still had another task to complete before he was back on safe and solid ground. Sander squinted and looked around. The Professor had told them they had to get across a swamp. How he was supposed to do that, Sander decided he would figure that out later. But first, he had to find the swamp. He squinted in the distance but couldn't see it. Then he remembered what Professor Bellaire had told them. The swamp was deep and smelled foul. Smell!! Sander began to sniff the air. His eyesight may have been failing but his olfactory sense, aka his nose, was still working well. He could smell something nasty and foul in the air. Sniffing the air, Sander followed his nose and eventually found the swamp. Gag!!...the Professor was right. The swamp did smell horrible. |
Post #4 Bay was feeling exhausted.. he had countless times changed his vines to ropes while swinging with one arm.. he was covered in sweat and his hands were starting to go numb… ”I cant do this” he thought while seeing the end of the revine.. ”Thank goodness” maybe he could hold on for a bit longer. He was now on his last rope and all he needed to do was to land… letting go he screamed.. ”AHHHHHHH” he seemed to be doing a lot of that lately.. okay EWWWW ”what is that smell” He had the sudden urge to barf…. The swamp smelled so bad he was surprised that he couldn’t smell it while he was swinging.. Okay what did he have to do again.. oh right.. he moved his scathel around so he can freely grab his boat.. this thing was way to small.. and there was no way he would fit in it.. Racking his brains he thought long and hard about what spell he could use to make it bigger.. or… the idea popped into his head.. ”I could just make copies of my boat and change some vines into ropes “ he looked around to see if there were any vines laying around and there was so that was good.. ”and I can use the ropes to tie the boats together to get across” He thought it was best to work fast so he went to go collect some vines.. |
Post 2 Alex slowed down for a moment, turning to keep her eyes on the acromantula. The creature was heading her way and picking up speed. As Alex backed away, she mde sure to step carefully. If she tripped and fell, it would be over for her. She had to keep moving and wait until the spider was in the perfect spot. The timing had to be just right, or her idea would not work. When the acromantula was positioned near a large tree with drooping branches, Alex pointed her wand at the tree. Shouting, "Incarcifors", she watched as the branches transformed into a large cage to trap the animal. "I love Transfiguration", she said to herself. Feeling a brief moment of relief, Alex thought about her next move. Now that the spider was trapped, she only had to worry about falling to her death or drowning in funky water. This was definitely a work in progress. One down, two to go. |
Post 4 It took a little while to come to, but Lux slowly opened her eyes and after a moment she remembered where she was and what had happened. The ravine was still there, as were the vines. Yeah, there was no way she could ever cross because she was too scared of heights. Wishing that Bay was there to help her, she wanted to cry. It was no fair. Why did it have to be so hard for her? She couldn't do this on her own. Tears starting to fall, she wiped them away and slowly got back to her feet. Since there was no way that she could cross the ravine on her own and Bay wasn't around to help her, there was no point in continuing on anymore. Turning away, she started to make her way back to the beginning of the obstacle course. |
Post #5 Bay thought he had enough vines for now.. laying them down he changed all his vines into ropes so he could use them, pointing his wand he said ”Vinea Funiculus” seeing them all change was amazing. Okay ropes made now he looked at his small boat.. ”Okay what was that spell” he stood there scratching his head trying to remember it.. if he wasn’t so old maybe it wouldn’t be a problem but he had to get his memory back he needed it.. le sad face ”okay suck it up” he told himself as he was thinking….thinking…. and BINGO.. he found the spell in his head that he needed. He flicked his wand at his boat and used the Gemino Curse making sure he concentrated to only make a dozen he ended the curse with ” Finite” okay now that he had enough boats he was clear to start weaving his rope inbetween the boats… Weaving… weaving.. it felt like forever… but he was coming near the end and he had just used his last bit of rope.. Stepping back he looked at his work.. it looked alright to him and it looked like it would work.. fingers crossed right.. biggest test right now was to see if it was going to float.. pushing it into the swamp he saved one rope just to make sure it didn’t float away on him.. ”YES” he shouted mentally.. it was floating… Now as the time to get in and see if he could make it across…… DUNNN…DUNNNN….DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN” |
Post #2 Scanning her surroundings she noticed two trees that formed a V. That was perfect. She's read enough adventure books to spark up an idea. Doing her best to run toward them, Beverly was glad to hear the Acromantula scuffling behind her. Avoiding tripping over the tree roots she made it pass the V trees and heard a THUNK. Turning around, she grinned at the Acromantula, who was now struggling to free itself. Gotcha! "Vera Verto!" she cast, tapping her wand trice on one of its furry legs. She was sure getting too close to the pincers would subtract her points. The Acromantula shuddered, folding into itself as it transformed into a goblet. First round goes to Wayne. As a goblet now, Bev could totally out run the 'Acromantula. With a smirk on her face she made her way toward the ravine, only realizing what it was. Oh Merlin. She wasn't good with heights. She DESPISED heights. Reaching said point, Beverly gulped and grasped her wand tightly, her hands growing clammy. It's not real. Only an illusion. But it LOOKED SO REAL. >_________< |
Post #6 He carefully got into his makeshift boat..and everything was still afloat.. ”PHEW” he was so happy that he wasn’t going to be going for a swim in that swamp… ughhhhhhh.. the smell was even worse when you were on it.. rope in hand he had pushed off from the bank with his foot.. almost loosing his footing.. ”ahhhhh” he let escape out of his mouth… sitting down on his raft he was slowly starting to drift towards the direction he needed to go into but not fast enough for his liking…. Seeing that there were a lot of lily pads in this swamp he smiled it was something he could used to spell and help him get across faster.. taking out his wand he used the Transfiguration Spell concentrating really hard on the little lily pads he thought of what to change them to…big fish… that lived in the swamp waters.. which he remembered were Bass.. those fish could really swim and with enough of them can pull my boat.. he did this the double the amount of times he did with the dogs to rocks spell because these little fishies needed to swim and fast.. after he did this spell twenty-four times he was glad he had his rope and he broke it off into little bits.. thank goodness for his love of cowboy books hes learned to lasso things even as small as a fish.. it took him well over an hour to get this fish attached to his boat but once he finished, they were on their way to the beach… ”yeeehawwww” Bay said as he sped along the swamp…. |
Post #2 Now was the moment of decision making. Stay behind the tree and fail, while saving herself the trouble of breaking anything major and oh, maybe dying, or set the acromantula in a different direction and make a mad dash for the other side of the ravine. The crackling of the leaves told her she didn't have long to make this decision. Um um um.... Peering around the tree she spotted the spider moving closer, like it was trying to sniff her out which was weird because spiders didn't have noses...did they? Guess who wouldn't be sticking around to find out? "Stupefy!" Lex didn't stop to see if it worked, on the off chance it did, she only had a little time before that spell wore on when you considered it's massive size. Perhaps she should have used the body binding curse? That would have given her more time but her brain wasn't doing that functioning well thing, she was lucky she remembered anything at all. As she ran through the maze of trees and bushes and low hanging branches, the Gryffindor stuck a hand before her trying to avoid most of the damage as she went. No looking back, except brief glances to check she wasn't still being followed, maybe her spell worked! Or maybe the giant spider found someone else. Better them than her. |
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